Audi RS6 C5 or Audi RS6 C6?

2002–2004 vs 2008–2010 · Wagon/Sedan vs Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: RS6 C5 4,852 mm, RS6 C6 4,928 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: RS6 C5 455 l, RS6 C6 565 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C5 14.5 l/100 km, RS6 C6 13.7 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C5 331–353 kW, RS6 C6 426 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C5 38 items (Basis), RS6 C6 47 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS6 C52002–2004 · 3 engines · Basis, plusSpecifications →Listings →

Audi RS6 C62008–2010 · 2 engines · Basis, plus, plus Sport, plus Audi exclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C52002–2004no listings	Audi RS6 C62008–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,850 mm–4,852 mm	Length4,928 mm
Width	Width1,850 mm	Width1,889 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm–1,439 mm	Height1,447 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm–2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,847 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume424 l–455 l	Trunk volume546 l–565 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,865 kg–1,935 kg	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,025 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2004	Production years2008–2010
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeWagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines2
Power	Power331–353 kW (450–480 hp)	Power426 kW (579 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)5.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.5 l/100 km · 4.2 Biturbo Limousine	Lowest consumption13.7 l/100 km · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 4.2 Biturbo plus Avant	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · 5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim47 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · plus	Items in the top trim50 · plus
Equipment · Comfort9 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control—	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension—	Adaptive suspension✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior8 · 8
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm—	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS6 C5 or Audi RS6 C6?

Length: Audi RS6 C6 4,928 mm, Audi RS6 C5 4,852 mm (a 76 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,847 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 565 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C5 or Audi RS6 C6?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C5 uses 14.5 l/100 km (4.2 Biturbo Limousine); the most frugal Audi RS6 C6 13.7 l/100 km (5.0 TFSI V10 Limousine).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C5 or Audi RS6 C6?

The strongest Audi RS6 C5 makes 353 kW (480 hp) (4.2 Biturbo plus Avant); the strongest Audi RS6 C6 426 kW (579 hp) (5.0 TFSI V10 Avant).

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